[Short #44] Layoffs and Hiring Web3

Resources to help those laid off

Almost everyone has been falling on harder times in this market, whether it’s on an individual, company, or market level.

As optimistic as folks are in the crypto (including me!), the short term pain is sharp. Many larger players in the space have not been spared either.

Blockworks @Blockworks_

Crypto Layoffs: - Cryptocom: 5% - Robinhood: 9% - Bitso: 10% - Gemini: 10% - Coinbase: 18% - BlockFi: 20% - BitMex: 25%

I have a feeling that this list will continue to grow, though there are some positive outliers.

Kraken Exchange @krakenfx

What does it all mean? It's time to get back to building! We've got 500+ roles still left to fill this year. Bear markets are the best for recruiting talent that is both aligned with our culture and our mission. Check out Kraken Culture Explained for more.

blog.kraken.comKraken Announces Global Hiring Push and Commitment to Crypto-First Culture - Kraken BlogWith the recent market downturn, a lot of candidates and Krakenites have been asking, “What does this mean!?” Our response: “First time?” What it means is it’s once again time to build. It’s time to remember why we’re doing this: The Mission of bringing financial…

Aside from the major exchanges there still are many teams that are hiring and looking for A-list talent. Here’s a list of resources that may be helpful for anyone that is looking for a new role:

PompCryptoJobs

Gaby’s Web3 Job Board

Braintrust’s Web3 Talent Directory

Bankless Job Board

Web3 Jobs

Please share these resources to those that have recently been affected or those are looking to transition into the space! And if you are looking are looking to hire, I’d be happy to reach out to my network to see if there’s a good fit. Sometimes a warm intro is all you need 😊 (I just did one yesterday night!)

Stay safe, stay sharp, and stay strong. We’ll get through this. 🤝 Until tomorrow!